Sport, Leisure and Tourism is a practical guide to finding information, encouraging readers to make active use of libraries in their research. This book provides readers with an understanding of the major information search tools which are available. It is a starting point in the search for information which offers advice and indicates some of the major sources which are available. Sport, Leisure and Tourism Information Sources is aimed primarily at final year undergraduate and postgraduate students who are preparing a dissertation in the area of sport and leisure studies who need access to information sources. It is also ideal for academics for teaching purposes and practitioners in the sport and leisure industry needing to undertake research.

Explains how to use key information sources and access tools in clear jargon free language Detailed coverage of libraries and secondary sources of data Includes up-to-date information of what is available on the internet

About the Author

Martin Scarott is Director of Information Services at St Mary's University, UK.

Reviews
'possibly the most useful tourism research text/handbook that I've seen in many years - it's invaluable and has become a bible of sorts!!' Martin Friel, Programme Director Business Studies with International Tourism, The Business School, University of Buckingham 'This book will provide a sound foundation for someone who is about to embark on a serious piece of research in the field of sport, leisure and tourism research for the first time.'



Book Information
ISBN 9780750638647
Author Martin Scarrott
Format Paperback
Page Count 284
Imprint Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 530g